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REVIEW: AUTOart Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (REVISED)

The original Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, nicknamed the “Ducktail” for obvious reasons, is an absolute classic that needs no introduction. So much of a classic it is that even toy manufacturer Playmobil has made it in addition to other classics like the Mercedes Gullwing, Ferrari 308 GTS, VW Bug, VW Van, Classic Mini, and Citroen 2CV. And of course, Continue Reading...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Cult Scale Jaguar XJR-S 6.0 Litre

The Jaguar XJR-S with its 6.0 litre V12 initiated the thirst, excuse me, the third and last generation of the XJS that had once replaced the E-Type (or XKE for the Americans) and was replaced in turn by the XK. In Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson reviewed it as the “big Brit bruiser” poking fun at its size, its thirst and Continue Reading...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Norev Porsche 911 S/T (992) Heritage Design

The Porsche 911 S/T (992) was described as the best road-legal car he had ever driven by German rallye driver legend Walter Röhrl  –  and given his driving experience, that counts for something. To supplement Vitaliy’s Review on Norev´s model, I shall like to share a few pictures of and remarks on the version Norev has made for Porsche Lifestyle Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: XiaoGuang Aston Martin DB12

“This is no mere GT. This is fiercer. This is purer. This is sharper. This is bolder. This is finer. This is DB12. The world’s first super tourer.” … says the brochure. With incredible speed to market, the yet unknown Chinese manufacturer XiaoGuang has surprisingly launched the brand new DB12. Yet more surprisingly, the packaging claims this to be officially Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: Schuco (Spark) Gordon Murray Automotive T.50

“The ultimate analogue supercar” is as what Gordon Murray, the creator of the McLaren F1 announced his T.50 some four years ago, very explicitly aiming the new car not only to visually resemble the F1, but take its essence, the driving experience, to a whole new level. In this Murray, no longer working for McLaren but with his own company Continue Reading...
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